Escondido (Esco)

United States

Escondido (Esco)

10–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-7)

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.5 m
13.6 s
Swell
1.4 m
11.8 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
23.3°C
Wind
11.9 km/h
→ W
Sea level
1.0 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves1.5–1.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.1°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.5–1.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.8°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.5–1.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature23.0°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature23.1°C
Next 72 hours
17:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.3°C
23:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.8°C
05:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
11:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
17:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
23:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 22.7°C
05:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 22.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
17:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
23:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 23.0°C
05:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 22.9°C
11:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
Catalog depth10–25 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Sep

Peak month

Aug 20.1°

Jan14.9°
Feb14.8°
Mar14.8°
Apr15.0°
May16.4°
Jun18.0°
Jul19.5°
Aug20.1°
Sep19.9°
Oct19.0°
Nov17.3°
Dec15.6°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 12 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

boatreefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Bat star
Patiria miniata
DeepLog4
Purple sea star
Pisaster ochraceus
DeepLog3
California mussel
Mytilus californianus
DeepLog2
Navanax
Navanax inermis
DeepLog2
Sun anemone
Anthopleura sola
DeepLog2
Arroyo chub
Gila orcuttii
DeepLog1
Black perch
Embiotoca jacksoni
DeepLog1
By the wind sailor
Velella velella
DeepLog1
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
DeepLog1
California black sea hare
Aplysia vaccaria
DeepLog1
California scorpionfish
Scorpaena guttata
DeepLog1
Jack silverside
Atherinopsis californiensis
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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